Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
23%
Carthage
Carthage, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,494
Population
2,641
Renter Mix
27% Rent
A community centered on family-owned businesses
Small Business
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Charming
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Community
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Affordable
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Suburban
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Wooded
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The city of Carthage is known for its welcoming community, locally-owned businesses, and affordable rentals. This safe suburb boasts a family-friendly environment and a sense of seclusion for its residents. Carthage is located about 60 miles southwest of Raleigh and 42 miles northwest of Fayetteville, but is mainly surrounded by other small towns.
Carthage residents have easy access to US-501, NC-22, and NC-27, so commuting is a breeze. This city is home to some of the county’s most charming restaurants, including the Pik-n-Pig, a town staple for three generations. And if you’re looking for the best coffee in town, check out Buggy Town Coffee on South McNeill Street. Affordable apartments, houses, and condos are available for rent in the family-friendly town of Carthage.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,626
Average: $72,460
Education
601
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,342
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carthage has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Carthage, NC is $1,491 for one bedroom, $1,703 for two bedrooms, and $2,012 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carthage has decreased by -4.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,491/month
783 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Carthage, NC is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Sandhills Farm Life Elementary
Public
Grades K-5
394 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
592 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Sandhills Horticultural Gardens
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.